Women’s Day special: All-women band The Vinyl Records is taking the Indian indie music scene by storm

"We don't surmise that an all-male band is posed inquiries in view of their sexual orientation," says Mithy Tatak, one of the originators of the all-female band, The Vinyl Records. It is a protest, truly, yet it is likewise intelligent of the interest shared by individuals, whose eyes are excessively prepared, making it impossible to see a man playing the guitar. The area of music, much like other innovative spaces, has been basically male-ruled. Singular vocalists and groups, decorating the fronts of tapes have generally been men. Without a doubt there have been ladies — tremendous and motivating — however their accomplishments frequently get overpowered by their male partners. 

Represent considerable authority in the class — non mainstream post punk, New Delhi-based The Vinyl Records met up in 2010. The band was shaped by Banu Jini (28), Minam Tekseng (28) and Tatak (28), all from Arunachal Pradesh. Afterward, Cheyyrian Bark (28), the vocalist and keytarist participated in 2011 and they formally began the band. The band entered the more expert Indian non mainstream scene when they performed and included in MTV India's F1 Rocks appear in 2011. The voyage, from that point forward, has been "bold, motivating" and they are as yet learning! "We have played in more than 250 shows and we anticipate making more music," Tatak says. 


In front of International Woman's Day, indianexpress.com addressed Tatak, who shared why they picked such a name for their band, do individuals expect diverse music from ladies and do they approach music in an unexpected way. 

How did the band come into put? 

Three of us are from Arunachal Pradesh, We had begun sticking together around late 2011 in our music educators storm cellar and in 2012 we authoritatively began The Vinyl Records with Cherry ( vocalist). She is from Assam. 

For what reason did you settle on the name The Vinyl Records? 

We picked the name The Vinyl Records on the grounds that, for us, vinyls speak to the simple period of the '70s and '80s. A considerable measure of music that roused us is from that time. So we thought it's the ideal decision for us. 

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How did your relatives or companion bunches respond to your choice of framing a music band? 

At first, individuals used to be amazed however now, finished the years, things have changed. Numerous female artists have been dynamic and they are changing the view of the music scene. Our family and close ones, in any case, have dependably been exceptionally steady towards our music. 

Do individuals expect diverse sort of music from the band since they are for the most part ladies? 

We don't surmise that individuals expect any extraordinary sort of music however yes now and again ladies are not considered important around here. 

Do you feel ladies approach music uniquely in contrast to men? 

Instead of saying ladies approach music in an unexpected way, we trust that people, as people, approach music in an unexpected way. For our situation, we locate a tad of ourselves in the music that we tune in to and interface with. What's more, that likewise reflects by they way we approach music. 

Is it accurate to say that it was a cognizant choice to make The Vinyl Records an all ladies band? 

It wasn't a cognizant choice however the entire thought of young lady control fueled our fantasies which now is a reality. 

Is it worthwhile or disadvantageous to be an all-ladies band? What are the professionals and the cons? 

We adore music and we are thankful that we have been playing together as band for a long time and we trust that it's our music that has got us this far. The cons would be that of discernment and the way that we are posed inquiries in view of our sex.